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Colin Phillips' partner says she can still feel his last kiss on her lips.
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Man imprisoned after filming himself sexually abusing child
One of his victims realised it was wrong after completing a programme at school.
'Warning bells' at school ahead of mould discovery, says Principals' Federation
Hutt Valley High School senior students return to partial remote learning next term.
'Lucky to be alive': Driver in shock after load falls off van, crushes windscreen
The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.
SH2 at Lower Hutt now open after serious crash
Police reported one person had suffered serious injuries.
Pāua poachers banned from fishing after repeat offences
A Lower Hutt man and a Napier man were sentenced last week in unrelated cases.
'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears
Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.
Couple with four kids left paying jobs to pursue street art
Charles and Janine Williams have travelled the world creating street art.
Five Covid-19 vaccination centres open in Wellington
Lower Hutt one to start giving out the vaccine to healthcare and border workers first.
Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Police seek witnesses after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police say the boy wasn't injured but is understandably shaken by the incident.
Ready to ride: Masterton school bike track opens
The track would be 1250m within the school grounds, connected to nearby farm and wetlands.
Killed cyclist's family 'devastated' driver back behind wheel
Khing Wong was granted a limited licence in court today.
Driver who killed cyclist allowed behind the wheel again
Khing Wong will be allowed to drive again under "restrictive" conditions.
Sentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning car
The victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.
More than 100 job offers in a week: 'Astounding' support for young jobseeker
Messages of support, as well as active job offers, came from all corners of the world.
Victim of fatal assault near Te Papa named
A man who died in hospital yesterday following a serious assault has been named.
Judge declares conflict in court decision: 'I have cycled the same route where victim was killed'
Khing Wong was sentenced in November for the fatal crash.
Wellington median house prices jump 27.7 per cent
Last month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.
'No one wants to give her a chance': The straight-A student turned away from 40 jobs
How the pandemic has become one more barrier for jobseekers with a disability.
Sprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight Friday
The use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.
'Shattered into pieces': Hit-and-run victim's stunning act of forgiveness
'I can imagine he's probably going through hell right now,' Anna Chesterfield said.
Taita hit and run: Accused in court
Jade Mark Harris has been charged over the hit and run in Taita.
'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeks
The horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.
Wellington's airport bus off the road until mid-2022
The regional council is now taking control of securing the Airport Flyer's future.
Walking and cycling track from Wellington to Lower Hutt gets green light
NZTA expects the number of cycle trips between Wellington and the Hutt to triple.
Man arrested over Taita hit and run that put mum-of-two in ICU
A person has been arrested in relation to the serious incident in Taita.
'It will be weighing on their conscience': Family of hit and run victim implore driver to come forward
The mum-of-two awaits surgery, and answers, after being hit by a car that did not stop.
Police locate car in 'disturbing' hit-and-run that put mum in ICU
Mother-of-two Anna Chesterfield remains in intensive care.
Police told of sudden death at Wellington beach
The incident happened at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt.
Horror hit-and-run: Mum of two in ICU as police hunt car
A single mother was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Saturday in Taita.
Police hunt car involved in Taitā hit-and-run
Police have released an image of a car being sought after a Taitā hit-and-run.